Onward IsraelOnward Israel provides resume-building experiences in Israel of 6-10 weeks, for alumni of Taglit-Birthright and other peer-trip Israel programsMasa Israel Journey Spend 5-12 months in Israel as part of a study, volunteer, or internship program with other young Jews from around the world

Russian-Speaking Jewry (RSJ) In the former Soviet Union, Germany, North America, Australia, and Israel, The Jewish Agency meets the unique needs of Russian-speaking Jews and their families.
Partnership2Gether The Partnership2Gether peoplehood platform connects some 450 communities around the world in 45 partnerships. P2G is building living bridges among these communities - sharing ideas, strengths,

Project TENProject TEN: Global Tikkun Olam brings together young Jews from around the world and Israel to volunteer in vulnerable communities around the world while at the same time learning about Jewish valuesFund for the Victims of TerrorThe Fund for the Victims of Terror provides Israel’s terror victims with direct, immediate financial assistance after an attack.

UlpanIntensive Hebrew Language Programs for new immigrants are usually housed within Absorption Centers, and include five hours of intensive, immersive Hebrew-language instruction
Young Aliyah 18-35 years-old and interested in making Israel your home? We offer specialized absorption programs designed to help young olim and students take their first steps to a lifetime in Israel

Michal Neuman (10) made Aliyah from New York 2 years ago because she loves Israel. She and her family visited often and she already knew her way around before they moved.

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Eitan Aronowitz (25) made Aliyah 2 years ago from South Africa to join his family after he finished university and to be a part of 'something bigger'.

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Hedva Rosen (33) made Aliyah from England 7 months ago because she wanted her daughter to grow up in Israel.

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Deborah Shayovitz (51) made Aliyah from Chile in 1980 to study in Israel after visiting the country on a 2-week high school trip.

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Sarah H. David (29) made Aliyah from California 4 years ago. After 'trying out' Israel on a teaching fellowship - she 'fell out of place' back in Los Angeles and decided to make her dream of Aliyah - which she held since she was 10 years old - a reality.

Your Day of Aliyah

The Jewish Agency joins the State of Israel in celebrating the first ever annual Yom Aliyah.

We asked olim from around the globe why they chose to make Aliyah when they did.

08 Apr 2014 / 8 Nisan 57740

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Margot Saffer is an olah chadasha writing from Jerusalem, Margot holds degrees in English, Media, and Psychology (cum laude), and a MPhil in Life-Writing. Her poetry, prose, journalism, and academic work have been published in three languages, on four continents. Her interests are social activism, giving voice to minority populations, and personal profiles.